Description
These Crispy Cinnamon Cheesecake Bites are a delightful treat that combines creamy cheesecake filling with a hint of cinnamon, all wrapped up in a crispy, golden crescent roll. Perfect for parties or as a sweet snack!
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Crescent Roll Dough:
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar (1/3 cup sugar + 1 tablespoon cinnamon)
- Optional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the bites: Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles. Place a heaping teaspoon of the cheesecake mixture near the wide end of each triangle and roll them up like crescents, sealing the edges slightly.
- Add toppings: Brush each crescent with melted butter, then roll or sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake: Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best texture.
- These bites are perfect for parties, brunch, or holiday trays.
- You can prep them ahead and reheat in the oven for a few minutes to crisp back up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
